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Title: |
The Russian Orthodox Church and Modernity |
| Sub-title: |
A Historical and Theological Investigation into Eastern Christianity between Unity and Plurality |
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| By (author): |
Regina Elsner Series edited by: Andreas Umland Foreword by: Mikhail Suslov |
| ISBN10-13: |
3838215680 : 9783838215686 |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| Size: |
210x150mm |
| Pages: |
388 |
| Weight: |
.506 Kg. |
| Published: |
ibidem - October 2021 |
| List Price: |
45.00 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: |
In Stock
Qty Available: 2 |
| Subjects: |
Orthodox & Oriental Churches |
| The Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) faced various iterations of modernization throughout its history. This conflicted encounter continues in the ROCâ s current resistance againstâ what it perceives asâ Western modernity including liberal and secular values. This study examines the historical development of the ROCâ s arguments againstâ and sometimes preferences forâ modernization and analyzes which positions ended up influencing the official doctrine. The bookâ s systematic analysis of dogmatic treatises shows the ROCâ s considerable ability of constructive engagement with various aspects of the modern world. Balancing between theological traditions of unity and plurality, the ROCâ s today context of operating within an authoritarian state appears to tip the scale in favor of unity. |
| Table of Contents: |
| Foreword by Mikhail Suslov; Introduction; Russian Orthodoxy and Modernization: Seven Historical Snapshots; Dogmatic Orientations and the Tension between Unity and Diversity; Theological Answers to Secular Challenges?; Conclusion; Bibliography; Sources; Literature. |
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"Regina Elsner is the first to present a study that elaborates on the theological foundations for the anti-modern positioning of the Russian Orthodox Church and uses it as a yardstick for assessing this attitude. The book provides an excellent overview of the intellectual historical currents that have played a role in Russian Orthodoxy and still play today, as well as of the basic characteristics of Orthodox theology. The book is highly recommended to those interested in a better understanding of the Russian Orthodox Church."-Dr. Dagmar Heller, Institute for Ecumenical Studies and Research, Bensheim, Germany
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“With her choice of the ‘unity’ vs. ‘diversity’ discourse, Elsner has clearly identified a relevant meta-theme of the Russian theological tradition and spells out its significance throughout history and in current debates with competence and in an inspiring way. Elsner’s book forms a valuable contribution to a better understanding of the conflicts emerging from modernity and of some probably inappropriate solutions as well as the motives behind them. The book deserves wide reception.”—Dr. Alfons Brüning, Professor of Eastern Christianity, Universities of Nijmegen and Amsterdam
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